There were no exteded versions of this beautiful soundtrack of the breathtaking game Dragon Age Origins... There is a part in my heart called "Dragon Age Origins" (c) Inon Zur Bioware
I've never had a similar experience since, sadly. If I find anything, then I will try to remember this video and post it here. We have lost the soul in gaming; unvoiced protagonists seem scant and I often feel forced to play as someone else's character, instead of my own.
Probably not, all things considered, much as I'd love to be proven wrong. That doesn't mean we'll never see good RPGs again. Maybe there'll be something one day that'll give us that same magical feeling that DAO did.
While the voice-acting and characters were both good in Origins, you cannot deny that without this playing in the background, those talks would have been missing something...vital. Whether it was learning of the ways of the Qun from Sten or hearing about Zevran's and Leliana's sad pasts or helping Alistair to find confidence in himself, this song sets the mood for everything.
wow yes....this is what made origins so powerful....the story and music blended so well! this is the same song that plays when duncan looks up at the lit beacon before he dies....wow epic look it up
wow yes....this is what made origins so powerful....the story and music blended so well! this is the same song that plays when duncan looks up at the lit beacon before he dies....wow epic look it up
You could talk about what you ate for breakfast, and with this soundtrack in the background it would feel like you were talking about something deeper than the meaning of life.
Autistic Dwarf that manages to do enchantment. Surprisingly, he makes it look easy as if there really are slots in the weapons and we just don't know how to do it.
This OST is what told me that this game had a Soul, the theme you would listen while you listen and know more your companions along the way, a mysterious, dark and at the same comforting sensation. You unlocked my memories and now I want to play this game like for the 7th time, thank you
This is what made games like DA:O and Mass Effect so good. It wasn't scenic "open world' landscape. It was deeper stuff, the music and the feel of the whole setting. You have all these comments talking about how those things made you feel like it was you and your team against the world and desperate odds, and they're right.
Listening to Alistair grow up in the chantry, Morrigans tales of the wilds, Leliana’a time as a bard, Zevran talking about the crows, Sten and the differences from Ferelden and Seheron, wisdom from Wynne, getting drunk with Oghren, and Shale and the birds......gooooooooood times
Did anyone else become good friends with Sten (the Qunari warrior) and have him tell you his back story? This song accompanied by him talking about all his regrets was one of the most touching moment in the Dragon Age world.
Bought the game on release day but put it down after a few hours because I thought the graphics were a bit lackluster at the time. I eventually got around to play it again a month after that and it has since become my favorite game of all time, even to this day in 2023. Story in a video game always wins it for me.
October 2023 - goosebumps confirmed. The best game I've ever played... again, again and again, just to make sure to get the whole experience with every origin. This game and its music will stay with me as a treasured memory until the day I die.
I got this gem on a whim with pretty much zero idea of what it was about aside from being a fantasy. I was not disappointed, one of my favorite games to this day.
@@ambskater97 that was also the problem, they put strict release schedules. So the games were rushed, nothing will ever compare to dragon age origins, dragon age 2 was lackluster and inquisition is just fine but also feels like a chore. Dragon Age Origins is something else
So many memories...talking with Alistair by the fire about his past and Duncan, watching Sten interact with my dog, discussing with Wynne the spirit she has inside her soul, finding out about Shale, trying to get Morrigan to be less cold, flirting with and eventually making love to Leliana...sigh, this is what I play at the end of a long day in my home. It's so peaceful.
I think we (male that is) all succeed in banging both Morrigan and Leliana. Morrigan is the first one since she's the easiest to get approval, then Leliana.
This song... It makes me think about how inevitable is your life. It's the best thing in all the game. Talking about "the future and the past" with a concerned Alistair or a cynical Morrigan, near a warm campfire, while the Dark Spawn comes closer and you realize the weight of your mission... Damn, too many feelings.
One of the most epic soundtracks in all gaming history :D. It makes me dream of a world full of wonders and adventures, mysteries to solve, kings that rise and fall. Imagine yourself on a hill looking at the horizon and the wind blowing into your face, high mountains in the background and before them stands a great and vast plain filled with uncharted forests. You want to discover that landscape and experience the beyond.
To us in North America who hear this song, we think of...the motherlands and fatherlands that bore us here. I cry when I hear it, so poignant so beautiful! Thank you Bioware for touching the souls of the West.
I think Tehran Loghain may be one of the most complex gaming antagonists ever. When you delve into the lore of the game and start to see that Cailan isn't the knight in shining armor he appeared tombs, and that Loghain was a pragmatic but ruthless warrior with a deep love for his country, it becomes hard for me to betray him. So I usually jump through all the hoops to make Alistair king and Loghain a Warden. It's a fitting punishment for what he's done, and I think the story works better for it.
As a Bioware fanboy, I'm ashamed to admit I waited years to play Origins. When it came out, I just assumed it wouldn't hold a candle to Baldur's Gate or Neverwinter Nights. What a mistake. Finally played and finished it recently. Its the first time I put 100 plus hours into a game in a loooong time, so I guess its safe to say that Origins is a classic like the other franchises. One of my favorite parts in the game is coming back to camp after a long quest to buy/sell and talk to party members with the atmosphere set to this tune. Sometimes I'd just let it run for an hour while doing something else lol. I also bought Inquisition to play right after. But what's the sign of a classic? When you beat it and immediately create another character to start it all over again. Haha. I hear Inquisition is good but from what people are saying, Origins is the best. I'm already in Lothering with my second character, so I guess Inquisition will have to wait haha. BTW its a shame to hear that the core of Bioware left. I'll be following where they go - hopefully they continue to be involved in making great games, no matter what the company.
Play dragon age 2 before inquisition And also read Asunder and the Masked Empire, both are prequels to inquisition and characters from them feature heavily.
Every Now and then I fell the urge to come back to this video, to this song. It is not just a soundtrack. It's that cozy feeling of spending the night in the wilds with your companions. It's the memories of a wonderful game. Origins is a masterpiece.
"Party Camp" theme from Dragon Age and "Uncharted Worlds" theme from the Mass Effect triology will forever be etched as the most heartfelt tunes. Thank you Bioware
Played this game for the first time last year and it already feels like a nostalgic memory. The moment this theme played for the first time was the moment I knew I'd fallen in love with this universe.
Played an "evil" character yesterday, just to see how it turned out. I didn't feel too bad about most of the choices, but then I came to the Urn and had to kill Leliana (I intentionally took her with me, to see how it turns out). Seriously, I've NEVER felt so bad in my entire history of playing video games, even though she doesn't really say that much emotional stuff when you kill her. She's just an awesome character. Everything I did after her death felt hollow and pointless.
This song is great on so many levels, it manages to convey the atmosphere of a camp at night on the road after a long day of battle against the odds, when the heroes sit down for a moment and talk... about everything: Funny Stories, Memories, Regrets, Flirts, Arguments, and maybe some shut-eye, or even approaching the Dwarves and asking for Enchantment.
I miss Origins so badly. Hawke, Inquisitor? Screw them all. I just want my Warden, Alistair, Leliana and Morrigan fighting anything that would dare oppose them. Oh, and I miss Barkspawn. I miss him so bad. o7
Damn man, at the risk of sounding like a grumpy old man, I gotta say, I also miss Origins really bad. I was hoping Inquisition was gonna be what I expected from Dragon Age II, but once again it doesn't feel like the Origins I know. It's full of "pew pew pew"s and colorful abilities and people being ninjas everywhere. What happened to the realistic, kind of dark, medieval fantasy-like feel of Dragon Age? I'm usually not called a "hipster" or anything like that but I understand why someone would say that to me in this case. I miss the first Dragon Age. I wish they went back to their bases instead of completely changing the world as they seem to have done. Even the interface in Origins was awesome, the way it looked like you were reading a piece of parchment when you opened your Journal. Now, in Inquisition, it's a bland black screen, and when you open your inventory it's like a whole new window. Completely immersion breaking. I had high hopes for Inquisition, but now I'm really disappointed, and it seems that, unfortunately, I'm part of a minority. I guess I'll just have to accept all of that and move on.
G. Way to open an old wound, friend. Origins stands as one of my favourite games. I'm sad to say that BioWare is but a shell of their former self. Just about everyone left the studio and since their acquisition by EA - which is post Mass Effect 2 that I believe to be the best game BioWare ever made - it's been going downhill. The first time I played Origins, it easily became my favourite RPG ever, topping my former favourite VTM: Bloodlines and I was so desperate that they'd continue warden's story, or at least have characters half as deep as Origins companion. Instead we got the disaster that was DAII...
G. It is sad, but the old Bioware that made Dragon Age Origins possible has already vanished. Lots of changes for the worse. One of the most decisive factors is that Brent Knowles who was the lead designer and creative director for Dragon Age: Origins left the company. As Dragon Age II's development was underway he felt BioWare wasn't the same anymore and didn't like its direction so he left. (He was with the company for 10 years). Dragon Age 2 was 'kind of a rush job' as Inon Zur said basically because of EA but that's not the only reason. Inon Zur hasn't returned in DA Inquisition. And these are just some examples that prove Dragon Age died in Awakening (including the DLCs) as an expansion that in my opinion is somehow miles better than Inquisition. I don't like how Mike Laidlaw is managing this franchise. He completely changed the original direction.
I like Inquisition so far. Origins was a masterpiece and one of my favourite games of all time and I definitely didn't enjoy two as it felt abit tedious and repetitive. I've really enjoyed Inquisition so far though and think it's a brilliant game. Some people need to stop wanting another Origins, there will never be another Origins, it's one of those games where it's just so unique and great that it makes it almost impossible to replicate.
Alistair being his goofy self, Oghren drunk af, Leliana's stories, Sten being unintentionally hilarious, and the DOG being a good boy. I like the other games, but I feel like they didn't really capture the sense of camaraderie that Origins' party had. It was like you were a big family and you grew so close to each other as the story progressed. The final goodbye at Denerim gates felt really impactful after all the hours spent together. It hurts so bad coming back to this song as it's one I always remember when I think of Dragon Age. I first played this game when I was about 16 and I'm fucking 30 now. I have so many treasured memories playing this game back when times were much simpler. It will always hold a place in my heart.
These music theme became a motif as it was brought up over and over again during the game. To me, the somewhat melancholy nature of the music came to represent the tough decisions and experiences in the game, representative of a more grown-up and less ideal view of life.
Fond memories. I remember playing each Origin and having fun wondering what they would be thinking as this played in the background. I would think my Dalish elf would be thinking of her clan and Tamlen. My Cousland would think of her family. My Mages would think about the Circle and still in awe over being free. My city elf would think of her family. Brosca would be thinking about Rica while my Aeducan would wonder if she did the right thing letting her brother become king
Isn't it amazing how rpg games such as Dragon Age can make a player so creative with their characters, simply because they could choose to be good or bad, what their race is, who they fall in love with, etc. The player is practically able to make up a whole new story in their head, and that's great. The creator really does work with their audience, here. ...I know that feeling, too. Often I'd feel like I have shared laughter with Alistair, hated Zevran for being so damn... damn! but loved him at the same time, admired Wynne, despised Morrigan, gave interest to Shale and Sten, and cared for Leliana as well as Oghren. In fact, I cared for everyone of them in the end, ultimately. And that's what I love about games that give you so much diversity -- you're not TOLD what to do and who to be. That choice is yours, and it's beautiful. Your feelings and emotions and beliefs and point of view is taken into account as well. So many memories were made with this game, and I'm very keen to play Inquisition. (:
I have hit true nostalgia heaven....my fav part of Origins was talking with companions and having this background music. Painfully moving if you are joined at the hip with the game. Hmmm me thinks I need to spend some quality time on another playthrough this weekend.....
My mom bought DA:O for me by mistake when I ask for some other game (I didn't even remember what game). I was actually quite upset but then I decided to play it anyway... man, I should really thank my mom that she bought me one of the best game I played in my life...
Al escuchar esta hermosa melodía, me lleno de nostalgia y a la vez de alegría porque recuerdo aquellas conversaciones con Alistair sobre los Guardas Grises, Morrigan sobre su vida con flemeth en la espesura, Leliana sobre su vida de bardo, Sten sobre el Qun, Wynne sobre el circulo de hechiceros, Zevran sobre los cuervos, Shale sobre los golems y Oghren y sus bebidas. Y aquí es donde me doy cuenta que siendo solo un "juego" uno como gamers o jugador se llega a conectar con estos maravillosos personajes como si en carne propia uno estuviese con ellos escuchándolos relatando sus historia como un gran grupo de compañeros y amigos. GRACIAS BIOWARE por habernos dado un espectacular juego que siempre (PARA MI) lo considerare el mejor juego que haya conocido.
es mi juego favorito de la vida, siempre despues de un tiempo vuelvo a jugarlo una vez mas. Ya van como 6 veces y siempre termino descubriendo cosas nuevas que no habia visto en mis demas partidas, el mas inmersivo y espectacular juego en mi opinion, bioware nunca sacara nada igual desafortunadamente....
Thanks a lot, this version is spectacular. This game. . . can't believe I just kind of stumbled upon it so long ago. I had moved back in with my Dad at 27. I moved to him in Ellensburg WA, small town middle of nowhere, and was depressed out of my mind with no job and totally hopeless. Well, it wasn't really that bad, but I surely wasn't in the mood to start over in a new environment. So, after not playing video games for over 7 years, I went and bought this game. mind = blown
Am I the only one hoping that after the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition, they would release a Dragon Age series pack for the PC, Xbox ONE and PS4 that has DA Origins, Awakening, 2, and Inquisition with all the DLC and expansions with updated graphics for Origins and 2?
This song is truly amazing. Imagine you being the last of a warrior race, the only know warrior race that can stop a terrible evil to come. You have to gather armies, defeat countless foes, and journey through many harsh environments. You meet enemies but you also meet allies, allies that will help you through these dark times. But through each adventure you grow tired you feel as if you’re ready to give it all up. And then you make camp, you have a moment to relax. You have a moment to better know those that are with you. You have a chance to breath in this small little camp. In this camp there are no dangers, there are no worries. It’s just you and your friends that will help you win this war.
I haven't been able to play any fantasy or rpg game to its fullest after playing this game. It was kind of long ago, but it just set the bar to a hight that hasn't yet been surpassed for me. Playing this game to a point where you'd spend an hour trying to steal two master runes from Duncan at Ostagar, minimizing your EXP to get all the party members at the lowest possible level to develope them the best way instead of the game's default. This game made me a geek.
My favourite ever romance in Morrigan, and five wonderful friends-actually-family in Dog, Loghain, Oghren, Shale, and Sten. *Here's to an unforgettable experience I'm forever grateful for*
Don't get me wrong, I love Origins ( And by far is my favorite game RPG ) but everyone is saying bad things about Inquisition, well... I love all the 3 games and even tho they fucked up some things in II and Inquisition I appreciated their new ways, the judgement, the interaction with your inner-circle, etc. Let's be honest, most of us spend more time speaking with the companions than actually playing the game xD At least I do. (/Special Sten, Cullen, Alistair, Morigan and Zevran =3 )
Everyone is saying that they remember the campfire, the voice instead reminds me more of what happened to Duncan, when he sees that the signal was lit and then what happened after. Everyone was having happy memories and I just ruined it xD Sorry guys!
The exact moment before he gets cut down, he squints in fury as he realizes what Loghain has done and then it's over.......too powerful of a moment for us to handle!
This songs vibe is simply 'childhood' hoenstly. the music fits every npc in the camp when they are talking about the past no matter how dark it is, it just fits. I only got to playing Origins afew months ago having played DA2 and Inq after the came out. Now it feels like a game I played all those years ago. Like playing through kotor or wow. Finding that small empty camp in the wild and just taking in the life around you. I know have this theme on my phone and listen to it whenever I want to relax. hopefully one day, someday there will be a game like this again, I regret not playing it sooner.
This is by far my favourite track from the whole game, it gave me a sense of peace. After hardened struggles during my Warden's adventure across Ferelden, the camp was a safe haven (a side from the shriek attack) to relax and for a moment forget about the struggles ahead. Inon Zur created a masterpiece, it is a shame he won't be composing DA: Inquisition. Thanks for uploading this extended version :)
Brings back so much nostalgia best soundtrack in Origins I wish this soundtrack had gotten a small cameo somewhere down the line in Inquisition would have been great to hear it again.
I hear it and it's like I am again in my camp, neck-deep in my inventory, trying to gear up everyone in the best gear possible and thinking about which present is best for who... Ah... good times. Where are you now, Warden Aiden Cousland....
I finaly finished this game and im still amazed started DA 2 now but it still hasnt given me the feeling this game gave me maybe its still to come but i doubt it.
As great as all the camp conversations are for this tune, I think the one that stands out the most for me is when my character talks to Wynn about what it means to be a warden and the sacrifices/responsibilities that come with it. Really powerful moment that lets you RP a more vulnerable side to your character that you usually don’t get to in games. I know my warden is the typical courageous leader type, strong willed and masculine. But in this one moment he confides in Wynn his true feelings of doubt and weariness. The weight of the world on his shoulders eating at him as they get closer to the Blight.
I always listen to this towards the end of the book Dragon Age:The Calling. As Alistair is born in it and seeing as how my warden and him are close in age she isn't very far behind. Great read.
my chest feels heavy when i listen to music like this, it was the same with the skyrim soundtrack, just brings back memories like they actually happened in real life
